Luffy, Usopp, Sanji, and Chopper reunite with Camie at Mermaid Cove. After spending two years on Momoiro Island (an island of only men), Sanji is so overwhelmed by the beauty of the mermaids that he suffers a massive, life-threatening nosebleed.
While Sanji’s nosebleed is played for comedy, it serves as a narrative vehicle to introduce the arc's core theme: systemic racism . The refusal of local fish-men to donate blood to a human highlights the generational trauma and segregation defining the island's society. One Piece (Dub) Episode 528
Viewers often highlight the moment Luffy uses Gear Second and Haki to effortlessly repel an attack from a member of the New Fish-Man Pirates, showcasing his growth since the time skip. Dub Cast & Production Luffy, Usopp, Sanji, and Chopper reunite with Camie